mtl008 Chapter 278 Staying Overnight
Chapter 278 Staying Overnight
After hearing Prince Guo's farewell, Zhen Huan wiped away the tears that welled up in her eyes.
After a while, after hearing Prince Guo say that everyone had left, he slowly came out from behind the screen.
Prince Guo caught a glimpse of the teardrops hanging on her chin and comforted her with heartache.
"Even if my royal brother refuses to admit it, you are still Longyue's mother, and no one can change that."
"It's better for Longyue not to know. It's a shame for her to have a mother like me."
Zhen Huan lowered her head and uttered words of self-deprecation.
She had received a letter from Sister Mei earlier and knew that the emperor was afraid that Longyue would be looked down upon, so he registered the person under her name.
Sister Mei has always treated her well, and she must treat Longyue as her own daughter.
Prince Guo couldn't bear to see his beloved like this, so he retorted loudly.
"Nonsense! Longyue is most proud to have a mother like you."
My mother said that when she saw Zhen Huan for the first time, she almost thought that Queen Chunyuan was still alive.
Because Longyue's mother has a face similar to Queen Chunyuan, she can enjoy the emperor's favor.
Moreover, in his opinion, the emperor was not cruel to Zhen Huan, he just hadn't noticed it.
"Your Majesty, I..."
"Huan'er, why are you calling me like that again!"
Prince Guo protested with dissatisfaction.
Zhen Huan bowed and said while suppressing her reluctance.
"I was rude just now, Mo Chou. I hope Your Highness will forgive me. Please address me as you did before."
Longyue is a girl, and she absolutely cannot have a mother like her who is entangled with her brothers.
Her family is still in Ningguta, and she cannot make their situation any more difficult.
"Huan'er, is it because of my brother?"
Apart from this, Prince Guo could not think of any other reason.
He clearly mentioned in his memorial that his mother was practicing in Ganlu Temple, but he just wanted to...
This memorial was very powerful and brought the emperor to Qingliangtai as he wished.
But he felt dissatisfied after seeing the transformation of Zhen Huan. Is his brother who sits on the dragon throne so likable?
Prince Guo was unwilling to see all his efforts go to waste, so he insisted on getting to the bottom of it.
"The Emperor's arrival only made me more sober. I was confused just now. I offended the prince."
"Mochou thanks His Majesty for saving my life. Now that my illness is over, it's time for us to return."
Having made up her mind, Zhen Huan suppressed her reluctance deep in her heart.
"My brother always feels bored in the palace during winter and always goes out for a walk. I'm sure he'll leave tomorrow. Why are you so anxious?"
"Besides, it's snowing heavily outside, and I'm worried about you leaving."
Prince Guo hurriedly persuaded.
If Zhen Huan were to be released today, it would be even more difficult to open her heart again.
A Jin, who was guarding outside the door, saw his master raise his voice, lifted the curtain and entered the room, and also followed suit to persuade him.
"Madam Zhen, the Emperor and the other ladies are traveling with a large number of guards and palace maids."
"I just checked and found that there are guards with swords outside the master's yard."
Prince Guo secretly gave A Jin an appreciative look and added.
"Huan'er, I once heard some of my brothers mention during their quarrel that the Emperor has a group of secret guards who are always by his side."
"My brother, the emperor, will definitely be accompanied by secret guards when he leaves the palace this time."
"For safety reasons, I have no choice but to ask you to stay in the main hall for one night."
When Zhen Huan heard that she had to stay overnight, her eyes widened in fear.
"Secret guards are also human beings. How could they possibly be guarding outside when it's snowing heavily?"
"Huan'er, I won't hide it from you. When the Emperor was alive, he once said that my brother was a suspicious and jealous person."
"Few of my older brothers had a good end. Back then, my mother was afraid that my brother and the empress dowager would take action against me, so she used the excuse of missing her deceased father to ask to go to Ganlu Temple to practice."
"Even though Mother has given in so much, my Royal Brother is still worried and often calls me to talk with him."
"I didn't even know this was the reason why the prince traveled all over the country."
Zhen Huan was surprised to hear the truth and felt sympathy for him.
"Huan'er, I've never said these words to anyone else. But as soon as I saw you, I wanted to pour out everything that was weighing on my heart."
Seeing that Zhen Huan's attitude had softened, Prince Guo asked her to sit on the couch.
"My mother entered the palace at the tender age of 15 and was fortunate enough to be favored by the Emperor..."
A Jin heard a vague sound in the room and waved towards the darkness.
"Send someone to guard the courtyard and don't let irrelevant people disturb the main hall."
"Also, arrange for two guards to guard the door. If anyone approaches, have them announce it loudly."
"Chief, I have received your orders."
The man in black bowed and disappeared into the darkness again.
A Jin was guarding outside the door. Half an hour later, he entered the main hall carrying a tray.
"Madam Zhen, the master has ordered the kitchen to make your favorite lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake. I took the initiative to brew a pot of fragrant tea. Would you like to try it?"
When he placed the teapot and saucer on the small table, he exchanged a look with the seated Prince Guo, which showed that both of them knew what was going on.
"Thank you, Jin."
Zhen Huan thanked him sincerely.
This Ah Jin was very skilled and quick-witted. It was he who found something against the abbot, which allowed the master and servant to move to the deserted Lingyun Peak, where they could live a peaceful life.
Later, they took the trouble to send prey and various supplies.
Of course, she also understood that Prince Guo's instructions were indispensable in this.
Therefore, I must drink a cup of scented tea brewed by A Jin himself.
After taking a sip, Zhen Huan couldn't taste the flavor. She opened her mouth slightly and then closed it again.
I have already made up my mind to draw a clear line between myself and Prince Guo, so it would be inappropriate to ask what flowers are in the scented tea.
Prince Guo, who had been watching her, saw this and explained with a smile.
"Huan'er, there are julibrissin flowers in the teapot."
"A pink fan flutters lightly between a green umbrella, stretching out in the wind with a carefree air. Who knew it would evoke tears of infatuation, and sigh at the beauty of the evening when the door closes in the morning and opens in the evening."
He said sadly.
"Huan'er, I..."
"Your Majesty, please don't embarrass Mochou."
Zhen Huan interrupted harshly.
She picked up the teacup with trembling hands and drank it all in one gulp.
"Huan'er, don't be angry, I..."
Prince Guo poured her another cup of scented tea.
"My mother has suffered a lot and once told me that if you meet a girl you want to spend your life with, you must treat her well."
"Huan'er, it's me, Meng Lang. This cup of tea is my apology. Please drink it."
Prince Guo didn't wait for Zhen Huan to reply and started talking about Concubine Shu's past.
After the woman beside him fell on the couch, Prince Guo called A Jin and gave orders with an expressionless face.
"Carry the person to the bed and remember to take off his coat!"